MEDIA COVERAGE

February 2026

Calling All Stations Transport Podcast: Transport Action Network Director Chris Todd was a guest on the show, talking about what the future of transport policy in the UK might be.

Disability News Service: Campaigners, including Transport Action Network, have written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to call for major amendments to the government’s railways bill.

The Guardian: Chris Todd is quoted in this article on reports showing most smart motorways are poor value for money.

Kent Online: Article on the Lower Thames Crossing, with taypayers to lose out as private firm to keep toll charges.

January 2026

The Times: The government need to be more transparent over Lower Thames Crossing financing.

The Times: A letter to Rebecca Lush, Transport Action Network campaigner, reveals the private operator for the Lower Thames Crossing will also receive income from the tolls on the existing Dartford Crossing which currently go to the Department for Transport.

TransportXtra: Pavement Parking plan ‘disappointing’.

TransportXtra: Transport Action Network Founder and Director to step down after seven years.